1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1970 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1970 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1970 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 400 kg more than 1970 Mazda RX-2.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Humber Hawk (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mazda RX-2. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mazda RX-2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Humber Hawk | 1970 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | Humber | Mazda |
| Model | Hawk | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2480 mm |
